It’s expensive and takes a long time, but job prospects are good. Is that enough? While the job outlook remains good for MFTs — one of the reasons family therapy continues to be rated among the top careers to go into — the barriers to entry are high and getting higher. Graduate school tuition costs … Read more
Okay, a bit of a rant today. In the family therapy world, I often hear criticism of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, the diagnostic guide published by the American Psychiatric Association and currently on its fifth edition (DSM-5). This usually comes from students first learning about the DSM and its history, and … Read more
State differences in license requirements are small and serve no meaningful purpose. Considering mental health care as interstate commerce would improve access to care for those in need. Marriage and family therapy students and interns … Read more
State laws vary, but typically, you need a two-year masters degree and two more years of full-time, supervised experience. Here are the steps to becoming a licensed family therapist. If you are planning or considering … Read more
California’s new LPCC isn’t any more of a “national license” than the MFT license is: not at all. Why do rumors persist that it is? Here in California, we’re currently in the middle of the … Read more